Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
Who will you be working with?
Railroad Friction Products Corporationdesigns and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you be responsible for weigh out, assemble, and transport materials for each molding cycle.
What do we want to know about you?
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High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
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Ability to write simple correspondence.
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Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
What will your typical day look like?
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Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
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Identify and use correct materials per the mold charge sheet.
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Clean and “soap” molds after each cycle (heat).
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Visually check mold pressures and temperatures for maintenance malfunctions.
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Move molded shoes from the press to the cleaning table or conveyor.
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De-flash excess material from molded slabs and shoes and perform required thickness checks.
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Remove bars from slabs properly place slabs into saw.
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Visually inspect shoes for defects and notify QA of defects.
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Place finished shoes in correct storage boxes.
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Report all machine and maintenance problems immediately.
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Follow all 5S procedures including standard work.
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Record production and quality information.
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Regular on-site attendance is required.
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Other Duties may be assigned
What about the physical demands of the job?
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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Regularly lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).
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Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, push and pull.
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Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).
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Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
The hourly range for this role is between $19.29 - $24.95 per hour. The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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